Summary
Godlike beingsare intimidating to encounter in any video game, with their divine power either aiding or abetting the player during their journey. Thankfully, there are times when players are allowed to control certain gods to make things easier for themselves.
Gaming has its fair share of male gods that have become mainstream in their own right. These deities are standout characters in their respective games, with players loving any interaction they have with these imposing figures.
Garland’s evil knew no bounds, to the point where he traveled back in time after his loss at the hands of the Warriors of Light. The darkness in him manifested to give him the form of Chaos,an evil god hell-bent on ruining humanity.
After eradicating the four elemental fiends, the Warriors of Light must travel back in time for one final encounter against Chaos. It’s a cinematic and engaging battle that makes for a bombastic finale to the original game.
Dragon Age: Inquisitionsurpassed expectations to become a worthy entry in the series, featuring its fair share of memorable companions. This includes Solas, an elven mage with a mysterious past who reveals his identity at the very end of the series.
He turns out to be the trickster god Fen’Harel,making him perfect as an antagonist for the sequel. So, it’s a shame that his role was diminished greatly inThe Veilguardsince that took away from the impact he could’ve had after this reveal.
The mad jester Kefka is one of the greatestFinal Fantasyvillains of all time, revelling in his chaos and having no qualms about disturbing the balance of the Warring Triad. After the world was thrown into a state of ruin, Kefka decided to absorb the power of this divine trio to ascend to godhood.
He might be a pseudo-god, but that should take nothing away from his power. The Light of Judgment he uses to oppress his rebellious subjects displays the sheer power he wields. Players must ascend to the heavens in an epic final battle before finally taking on this heartless angel and beating him once and for all.
The lore ofThe Elder Scrollsis fascinating and a huge reason why fans love this series to bits. The series features its fair share of divine deities, with Vivec being perhaps the most notable god in the series.
Fans ofMorrowindwho reached the city named after this deity could unlock a high-level locked door to seek an audience with this god. While he played a role in the story, fans loved how rewarding it felt to come face-to-face with this divine being who wowed players with his overbearing presence.
Ever since the final scene of 2018’sGod of War, fans couldn’t wait forKratos and Thor to duke it out. Their first encounter is a riveting one where Kratos is whittled down, showing the gulf of power between the duo.
Over the course ofRagnarok, Thor is painted in a somewhat sympathetic light, making fans resonate with his struggles. This is what adds a ton of depth to his eventual rematch with Kratos, which culminates in a tragic finale after Thor angers his father and refuses to obey his command.
The protagonist ofHadesis a rebellious kid who wants to escape the Underworld and meet his mother by any means necessary. This prompts a daring escape that is repeated numerous times as Zagreus strives to meet Persephone and convince her to come to the Underworld.
Zagreus takes a while to grow on players, who love his determined attitude and the interactions he has with the denizens of the Underworld. Watching him get strong enough to beat his father makes for an amazing achievement after seeing the many struggles he had to overcome beforehand.
Raiden is one of the most iconic video game characters of all time from the very moment he was introduced in the firstMortal Kombatgame.This god of thunderboasted powerful moves and could decimate most enemies with ease.
He serves as the protector of Earthrealm and guides the heroes in their battles against fearsome foes. While he does get corrupted inMortal Kombat 11, it doesn’t take long for the thunder god to regain his senses and join the side of good once again.
Kratos is a legendary video game character who needs no introduction. The cheers that accompanied his return made it clear that thisGod of Waris a beloved deity whom fans love to control as he slices and dices his way through his foes.
While his character was a bit one-dimensional in the originalGod of Wartrilogy, the reboot and its sequel did a great job of humanizing Kratos' character. Watching him realize that he could become a benevolent god makes for a beautiful way to end his adventures in Norse mythology.
